Cable Connector Guides

Use Our Connector Guides To Learn About Connector Technology.

To get started, simply select the type of connectivity you would like to learn more about:

Our handy connector guides illustrate the variety of cable connectors available and provide detailed pictures to help you identify what cable you need. If you can't find the right cable or connector, we may be able to design a product to your specifications with our custom cable solutions.

Audio

Audio connectors such as 3.5mm, RCA, TOSLINK^® and XLR can be used for your home theater, an MP3 player, or even an audio mixing board.

Centronics

Centronics connectors such as the Centronics 36 (or IEEE-1284 Type B) can be used on many parallel multi-function devices to print, scan, copy and fax.

DB Style

DB (or D-sub) connectors such as DB9, HD15 and DB25 can be used for many types of devices including monitors, keyboards and mice.

Digital Video

Digital Video connectors like HDMI and DisplayPort deliver the highest quality video and audio signals for your entertainment on your TV or laptop.

DIN

DIN connectors such as S-Video and PS/2 can be used for keyboards, MIDI instruments, and other specialized equipment.

Fibre & Networking

Fibre optic connectors such as ST, SC and LC transmit networking data via pulses of light versus electrical signals to attain the greatest speed.

FireWire

Firewire^® (or IEEE-1394) connectors were developed as an interface by Apple^® for use with digital video and portable storage devices.

Internal

Internal connectors such as SATA, 4-Pin Power and SAS typically are found inside a computer transferring data or supplying power.

Modular

Modular connectors like RJ12 and RJ45 are used for transferring data in telephone systems, data networks, and low-speed serial connections.

Power

Power connectors like NEMA 5-15-P and IEC 320 C13 allow electronic devices to connect to available power outlets.

SCSI

SCSI connectors such as the Internal 68-pin SCSI and Micro DB68 can be used internally or externally to connect a variety of peripheral devices.

Specialty

Specialty connectors such as the RJ21 and IEEE-488 (or HP-IB) are proprietary in nature and have limited functionality beyond the intended application.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors have been through several iterations from USB 1.1 to USB 3.0 — they can be used carry data and supply power.

Video

Video connectors such as BNC, Coaxial and VGA can deliver video signals to your computer, projector or television.

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What is a connector?

A connector is a conductive device that allows a physical interface between devices. Connectors come in a wide variety of form factors, and serve many different functions with the devices you use everyday! Functions such as: connecting hardware with a PC cable, connecting you online or to a network with a networking cable), provide audio/video to a system with an A/V cable, deliver digital or analog connectivity, or power to a device with a power cable, among others.